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Julie Elizabeth Blackbird, a 28-year-old white female, was murdered in 1990 by Joel Rifkin, one of New York’s most notorious serial killers. Born in Houston, Texas, Julie was the daughter of James Stanley Blackbird and Mary Elizabeth Dreher. Her life was tragically cut short when she encountered Rifkin, who had a history of targeting vulnerable women, particularly those involved in sex work.

According to Rifkin’s later confession, he picked up 28-year-old white female Julie Blackbird ...Read More
Victim Details

Julie Blackbird

Female

White / Caucasian

Long Island

NY

1990-07

28

Julie

Blackbird

11/16/2025